OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Four Stroke Lawn Mower Frames Rover Heavy Duty Slasher model: 4148

hi,
i recently picked up a rover self propelled slasher for a few hundred bucks. i convinced the wife to get a cheap second hand one as its a. cheaper and b. something to muck around with in the shed.
the problem i have is the thread on the right axle has been stripped on the end. there isnt enough remaining when the wheel is on. my temporary solution has been to take the spacer out from between the two wheel bearings which allows the nut to turn a few more times on the good thread as it squeezes the wheel together. obviously this is not a long term solution.
the other options i have are:
a. rethread the axle with a 15mm thread as the current is 5/8. (cheap)
b. get the axle turned on a lathe ($$)
c. find a replacement rear axle assembly - part no. A00300 as per the manual. cant find it anywhere. i asked the local rover dealer bit its no longer in he database
d. replace only the axle with a new one which would require possibly grinding off the axle from the assembly and rewelding the new one on.
e. replace the entire rear axle assembly from another mower.

what would you fellas recommend. are the old parts even still available?

cheers,
brad

I would say just cut a new thread. That would be the most cost effective and least time consuming way as you say. If the current way works and you were worried of the small amount of thread letting go you could drill through the shaft and lock the nut on with a cotterpin. Rethreading would be easier than that though I would say.

Out of curiosity is that mower similar to this one? I tried googling your model and nothing came up.

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=48386#Post48386

cheers, i will look into it.

it is similar to the one you linked to. that is in fact how i found this forum.
i have also paid the $15 to get access to the manual section (worth every cent)

shes goes bloody well. cut through 5 foot grass the other day, just lift the nose and let her drive through.

its got a b&s 195432-0272-01 motor on it.

if you want more info or pics i can post.

cheers.

Hi, would anyone know where I can get an owners manual for a rover mower slasher model 4148? Regards

Hello Dermott

WE have a Rover Slasher Parts List here:
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5401

It appears we do not have a user manual.
Perhaps a member might be able to assist.

Hope this helps.
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Jack